How to Stake Nimiq in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Nimiq.
What is Nimiq staking?
Staking Nimiq means locking your NIM to help validate transactions on the Nimiq network. In return you earn rewards — currently about 12.0% a year. Your NIM stays yours the whole time; you're delegating it, not giving it away.
Is staking Nimiq worth it in 2026?
Nimiq's ~12.0% APY is on the higher end, and higher yield means higher risk: newer networks, thinner liquidity, and more price volatility. It can be worth it if you believe in the project long-term and only stake what you're comfortable holding through swings.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to start staking NIM.
How to stake Nimiq
Set up your wallet
Download a Nimiq-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get NIM
Buy NIM on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
No minimum required. Delegate any amount to a validator or use a liquid staking protocol for maximum flexibility.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
Nimiq staking — common questions
What is the current NIM staking APY?
The current Nimiq staking APY is approximately 12.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every few hours.
Is there a minimum to stake NIM?
No minimum stake required for Nimiq. You can start with any amount.
How risky is NIM staking?
Nimiq staking is a higher-risk option, with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does NIM use?
Nimiq uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of NIM is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Nimiq supply is currently staked, worth $1.92M.